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It seems that not many people have experience with this. I am considering the Prevenar 20 vaccine. After consulting ChatGPT, it stated that the conjugate pneumonia vaccines are less likely to worsen tinnitus, since they trigger more targeted immune responses and result in less widespread...

Ask about Acetic Acid (VoSol). ChatGPT says that Ofloxacin ear drops are the gentlest among the fluoroquinolones. Polymyxin B appears to be quite dangerous for tinnitus.

I always thought this was normal. I have had it my whole life. It is just the sound of the Eustachian tube opening slightly when I swallow. I actually do not like it when that sound goes away, because it usually means my tubes have become completely swollen shut, and I am about to start...

I just had to go to the dentist, and I did some research beforehand. For drilling, you should request a laser if that option is available. If more of the tooth needs to be drilled than the laser can manage, ask for an electric drill to be used on the lowest setting, in short bursts, with breaks...

@stacey, what happened with your dental issues?

Are you sure you are allergic to penicillin? Did you experience a Type 1 or Type 4 reaction? Have you undergone a Skin Prick Test to confirm the allergy? At what age did this occur? Clindamycin is known for its potential to cause a Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infection, which may require...

I would recommend stopping visits to a psychiatrist and seeing a counselor instead. All psychiatric medications carry the risk of permanently worsening tinnitus, and they generally do not provide a long-term solution for anxiety and depression.

That is huge for a leaflet number. If it were me, I would consider that almost a guarantee of a permanent worsening of tinnitus. In my opinion, science has not yet developed a “harm-free happy pill.” I believe that if you take any psychiatric medications regularly, you may end up worse off than...

Was the pit bull put down?

Thank you for the inspiring report. I think your experience is quite rare, and the fact that you needed surgery on your auditory nerve could be very informative for other members here. Would you be willing to share more information about your surgery? Is your tinnitus louder in one ear than...

There is a member on this forum with tinnitus who had a tumor on their auditory nerve and had to have the nerve cut in order to remove the tumor. According to their post, it did not relieve their tinnitus symptoms. A Work in Progress: Living with Tinnitus by @Joe P. Tamborra. I hope Joe can...

@DebInAustralia, do you feel that you had any improvements after the gut treatment protocol?

I’d like to add my report that I had an acoustic reflex test done, and that same evening, I experienced a worsening. I developed a new, distinct “crickets” sound, which lasted for about a month before fading. If you’re not familiar with an acoustic reflex test, it’s the one where they place...

I just got a spike after taking Hydroxyzine.

@delta784, if I’m reading your history correctly, this issue started for you around November 2024. Unfortunately, there isn’t much you can do except push through the first year. It should get a bit better over time, and you’ll gradually adjust. If you seek professional treatment, be...